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DougE
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Oct 06, 2014

Travel Lunches Non-Heat Non-Fridge?

I'm a single senior. I expect to head out for Big Bend NP next week and will be staying in the Chisos Mountain campground (no hookups but I have a 12v fridge). However, I will be taking day trips around the park on my scooter. What suggestions do you have for lunches that don't need to be cooked and need no refrigeration? I'll be taking snack bars to ward off low sugar mid-morning and mid-afternoon. One fallback is the pre-technical age option, bread and cheese. What else?
  • Francesca_Knowl's avatar
    Francesca_Knowl
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    Hummus in a squeeze tube with pita bread or crackers is one of our favorites. Those tiny grape tomatoes go well with this combination.
  • wbwood's avatar
    wbwood
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    Vienna Sausages, Potted Meat, Beanie Weenies, saltine crackers....
  • HappyKayakers's avatar
    HappyKayakers
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    Super_Dave wrote:
    Backpacker mode, beef jerky, trail mix, dried apricots/fruit.


    X2. Or if you want a hot meal, look at Heater MealsThe link I provided only show sales by the case but I'm sure you can find them individually in sporting goods stores. I've actually had a few and they're not bad.
  • rav's avatar
    rav
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    check out the prepackaged tuna fish. it has tuna and crackers and does not need to be refrigerated. we always take PB&J sandwiches. I heard the Big Mac stays the same for years in a desk drawer- probably just a rumor.....I don't eat fast food. LOL
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Oct 06, 2014
    When I go out hiking, I usually do the crackers and cheese thing. It's easy.

    Most sandwiches will be fine - roast beef, ham, turkey, bologna, etc. Fruit is always good. If the weather is a bit chilly, preheat soup and use a thermos to carry it.
  • rv2go's avatar
    rv2go
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2014
    Peanut Butter. Any way you like it. Sandwich. Crackers.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 06, 2014
    When I go fishing along the banks of streams I carry:
    Ritz crackers
    Salami
    Cheese
    Canned sardines......oysters


    In grocery stores they even have those pre-packaged 'lunchables'

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